New dental clinic ready for opening
A new dental practice for Shetland will open in Lerwick on Thursday.
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Skene cannot read my father’s mind, says Johnny Grimond
The son of the late Liberal stalwart Jo Grimond has described Danus Skene as “presumptuous” after the SNP candidate accused the Lib Dems of failing…
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Candidates address voters at hustings event
Election candidates battled it out last night in Shetland Museum and Archives as they bid to become the next northern isles MP.
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Two town housing projects under way
Building work has begun on two new projects in Lerwick totalling £3.5 million which when complete will accommodate 55 tenants.
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Books are brought to students
World Book Night took place last week and Shetland College, assisted by Shetland Library, got in on the act by giving books away to students.
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Airport security staff have been made an offer by airport operators HIAL in a bid to end the dispute which led to a 48-hour strike
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Petrofac blames losses on gas plant delays
The company behind building the new gas plant says ongoing delays in the Laggan-Tormore project are behind further losses of $195 million.
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Dementia support centre opens in Lerwick
A centre offering advice and support about dementia was opened in Lerwick on Friday.
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Jewellery stolen from display cabinet
Jewellery and watches have been stolen from a display cabinet in the Toll Clock Shopping Centre following an overnight break-in.
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Trust to lead on Viking heritage project
A European project celebrating the story of the Vikings has been given a major cash boost of about £1.4 million, with Shetland leading the way.
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Seven day working for AHS construction is approved
Work on the new Anderson High School and halls of residence site at Clickimin will go on seven days a week, the council’s planning committee…
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Listed building plans rejected – and could prove costly for home owner
Two planning applications which would change the appearance of listed buildings have been rejected by the planning committee – and could mean one home owner ripping…
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Rival candidates renew spat over ferry fares
Liberal Democrat candidate Alistair Carmichael has again called on the SNP to explain continued delays in road equivalent tariff (RET) funding for the Northern Isles.
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General Election candidates clash over ferry fares
Two of the Shetland and Orkney parliamentary candidates are at loggerheads over what the road equivalent tariff (RET) ferry fares could mean for the isles,…
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